Risk Assessment Senior Associate

Join us as a Risk Assessment Senior Associate and take a leading role in investigating high-risk clients and complex cases. You will analyse intelligence to determine what triggered a review, identify potential non-compliance, fraud, or misconduct, and recommend actions that protect both the bank and its clients. Your work will include reviewing court orders, advising on transaction monitoring, and escalating key issues to senior teams.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about upholding the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and financial integrity.

To be successful as a Risk Assessment Senior Associate you are required to have experience with:

• Knowledge of due diligence or risk function roles.
• Knowledge of AML Laws and Regulations.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• A formal qualification or certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) - such as an ICA (International Compliance Association) Diploma or Certificate in AML or similar.
• Understanding and knowledge of high-risk industry sectors and money laundering threats posed by Business Banking clients.
• Experience of managing high quality due diligence reviews.
• Investigation experience. Proficiency with Barclays investigative tools and software.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role can be based in Glasgow or Northampton.

To conduct investigations into various aspects of the bank’s operations and/or conduct of individuals to identify and address potential instances of non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, or other unethical behaviour, that harms or is likely to harm the reputation or financial well-being of the firm or may lead to legal and/or regulatory censure.

• Identification and evaluation of potential risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Leading the investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws.
• Provision of training programs to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues.
• Documentation of investigation processes and provision of recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on investigation findings.
• Utilisation of advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.
• Utilisation and assessment of relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of the investigation.
• Where applicable, fulfilment of any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations.

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L
  - Listen and be authentic, E
  - Energise and inspire, A
  - Align across the enterprise, D
  - Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and…